Newly appointed basketball operations manager Leigh Gooding said the club went through an intensive selection process which included a high standard of applications from well-qualified individuals.

"Warren was reappointed for several reasons, some of which included his intricate knowledge of the DBA and the men's program, his 10-year history coaching at the DBA, and his detailed program proposal submitted for the men's program in moving forward.

"To have Warren back for his 11th year as a coach is testament to his contribution, passion and commitment to the men's program. The association looks forward to working closely with Warren and wishes the team every success for its campaign in season 2010."

The Dandenong Rangers start their assault on the 2009-10 Women's National Basketball League title with its season opener against Bendigo this Friday night.

The Rangers boast one of league's most exciting squads and have been boosted by the signing of Ashley Lindsay from the Texas Longhorns, Casey Nash from Oregon State University and New Zealand Olympian Toni Edmondson.

Friday's game tips off at 7.30pm at Dandenong's Stud Road stadium.